St. Helen Catholic School
EST. 1914
Welcome to Knight Nation
Interscholastic Competition
St. Helen School offers many developmental and competitive programs for grades PK - 8, designed to build character and develop teamwork. St. Helen School is a member of the Chicago Catholic Youth League. Go Knights!
Cross Country
Fall Season
Cross Country - Grades 3-8
Cross Country is offered competitively to students in grades 3 through 8.
St. Helen School competes in local meets, the CCYL championships, and the IESA state championships.
St. Helen School has qualified teams and runners for the state competition every year since 2018. Our boys team took 6th in Illinois in 2021!
Flag Football
Fall Season Volleyball
Grades 6-8
Co-Ed Teams - Grades 6-8
August through October
Games are on Saturdays beginning early September at Sheridan Park (near UIC / St. Ignatius)
Visit CCYL for more information regarding our flag football league.
Basketball
Winter Season
Basketball - Grades 4-8
Basketball is available to all students in grades 4th through 8th.
St. Helen School participates in the competitive Chicago Catholic Youth League playing weekly games and tournaments during the season.
Visit CCYL for all information regarding our basketball league.
Soccer
Spring Season
Soccer
Grades PreK 3-8
Our Co-Ed Soccer program is available to all students in grades PK-3 through 8th grade.
St. Helen School participates in the competitive Junior Soccer Leagues and plays weekly games and tournaments during the season.
Visit Junior Soccer League for more information regarding our soccer league.
Volleyball
Spring Season Volleyball
Grades 6-8
Volleyball is available to all students in grades 6th through 8th.
St. Helen School participates in the competitive Chicago Catholic Youth League with 7 weeks of round robin play followed by one week of playoffs.
Visit CCYL for more information regarding our volleyball league.
Ready to join the team?
Register for fall sports now.
Contact the Athletic Director at lwilson@sthelenchicago.org
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Coaching Opportunities
Individuals interested in coaching at St. Helen should contact Director of Athletics Coach Lavontay Wilson: lwilson@sthelenchicago.org
Requirements:
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Resume
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Background check
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Virtus trained through Archdiocese of Chicago
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Concussion course certification
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Complete coaching education through the Play Like A Champion Today program for coaches. (St Helen parents and fans receive sports professional development through the PLACT program)
Enrichment Opportunities for Growth and Development of
EACH CHILD’S UNIQUE TALENTS
In our enrichment programs, students learn the values of teamwork, resiliency, and leadership.
Students at St. Helen are encouraged to explore their talents while also having the courage to try something new or different.
Much of the learning that happens at St. Helen is beyond the blackboard and happens in our after school enrichment.
Each year we have a rotating offering of after school programing available
Art Clubs
Choir
High School Test Prep
PE Games Club
Gamer's Club
Web Design
3D Printing Simple Machines
Early Childhood Robotics
Piano Lessons
Movie Making
Altar Servers
Lego Club
Robotics Club
Student Council
Brownies & Girl Scouts
Theater Troupe